Katia Kolovea

Katia Kolovea is a lighting designer, communication strategist, and passionate advocate for the lighting design profession. As the founder and creative director of ARCHIFOS, a boutique multidisciplinary agency based in London, Katia empowers lighting brands, design studios, and creative teams worldwide to communicate their value with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Blending design expertise with strategic storytelling, she helps clients elevate their messaging and connect meaningfully with their audiences through immersive experiences, brand positioning, and both digital and real-world campaigns. Her global collaborations span 15 countries across 4 continents, covering architectural lighting, event and stage design, public art installations, high-end brand activations, content creation, and experiential marketing. Katia’s work has been recognised with the [d]arc awards and the 40 Under 40 Lighting Design Award. She is an experienced international speaker, regularly invited to share i